American Idol Winners Sue Sony Music: “Your Equity Stake In Spotify Cheats Artists”
In a claim that, if proven, has far reaching implications, a group of American Idol winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and the label 19 Recordings are suing Sony, saying that. Continue reading
1300 More Indies Join Apple Music Revolt
The protests against Apple Music are growing. Upset over a 90 day free trial that returns no revenue to rights holders, US indie music trade group A2IM led the charge.. Continue reading
A2IM Cautions Indie Labels Not To Sign Current Apple Music Offer
After a source shared the contract that Apple Music was offering independent record labels, we wrote about Apple's insistence that no money would be paid to rightsholders during the 90. Continue reading
Soundcloud, Merlin Reach Royalty Deal For 20,000 Indie Labels, Distributors
We've written that 2015 is the year that Soundcloud needs to properly monetize its content or face serious blowback from both labels and investors. While still missing 2 majors, Soundcloud's. Continue reading
5 Ways to Kill Your Band’s Motivation
Nobody said being an independent band would be easy. And if someone did, they totally lied to you. The DIY route is as arduous as its name implies. All of. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 3.2.15: Global Release Day, Spotify Lyrics, Beatport & More
[UPDATED] Friday has been set as the global record release day according to a recent report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. This announcement follows the IFPI’S recent report that. Continue reading
Kobalt Raises $60M Round Led By Google Ventures To Scale Artist and Rights Holder Services
Kobalt made a name for itself with innovative and transparent tech solutions for artists and rights holders. Now Google Ventures and an impressive group of tech investors have taken notice and just. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: IFPI Sets Friday As New Global Music Release Day
As we reported yesterday, international recording industry trade body IFPI has declared that by summer Friday at 12.01 AM will be the new official date and time for new global. Continue reading
IFPI Set To Declare Friday As Global Music Release Day, Target and Other Retailers Balk [REPORT]
Which day of the week new music is released on varies from country to country, leading to confusion and some say to more piracy. But getting everyone to agree has. Continue reading
Indie Labels Now Control 34.6% Of U.S. Market
According to a Billboard Magazine analysis of 2013 SoundScan statistics shared by A2IM, independent labels grabbed 34.6% U.S. of the overall recorded music market. That's up 2% over last year and. Continue reading
